#Singapore stamps
Myths and legends of Singapore
FindYourStampsValue.com is glad to inform that Singapore Post has prepared for issuing a special set of commemorative stamps depicting the scenes from its famous myths and legends. The issue consists of eight stamps that are to be released on the 3d of October. Singapore has more than its fair share of myths and legends, including the origin of Singapore's "Lion City" nickname, the tragic story of
Special stamps to preserve memory of Singapore's vanishing trades
Singapore Post is releasing a special stamp issue on vanishing trades in Singapore. It features trades such as the "kachangputih" man, the parrot astrologer and the knife sharpener. Other trades featured include ice-ball sellers, cobblers and lantern makers. These tradesmen were once a common sight on the five-foot-ways of shophouses in Singapore. But they are fast disappearing as the skyline of a
World Stamp Exhibition 2015 – 2nd issue of stamps by Singapore
The Association of Singapore Philatelists (ASP), with effort to commemorate Singapore's golden jubilee in 2015, successfully bidded for the hosting rights of World Stamp Exhibition in 2015, with support of the Federation Internationale de Philatelie (FIP – International Federation of Philately). With the theme "Stamps of all Ages", 4 sets of past issues, with designs from the "1955: Queen Elizabet
Our City in a Garden stamps collection from Singapore
Singapore's Garden City Journey began in 1963, when then Prime Minister Lee Kuan Yew planted the first tree, signifying the start of the greening campaign. Over the decades, flowering species have been introduced to beautify the city and make the streetscape more vibrant. Parks have grown in numbers and attractiveness to become areas where the community can come together to relax, exercise and bon
Marina Bay Skyline stamps from Singapore
The skyline of Singapore is nicely and seamlessly shaping up with the development of the Marina Bay to further support Singapore's continuing growth as a major business and financial hub in Asia. It has become the centerpiece of Singapore as a global city-state of the 21th century and usher in a new concept of city living that embraces all the opportunities and activities that a city can offer. Ma
Pond Life 2013 stamps from Singapore
Singapore post issued a set of two stamps dedicated to ponds and pond life. Ponds are teeming with both animal and plant life. It supports a large variety of animal and plant life such as birds, crayfish, small fishes, frogs, insects, algae and water lilies. In fact, a pond is a fascinating habitat to study. If a pond is to be a successful habitat, it must have aquatic plants growing in it as they
Stamps Commemorating 50 years of Singapore's Economic Achievements
Singapore's Economic Development Board (EDB) celebrates its 50th anniversary this year. SingPost is issuing a set of two stamps to commemorate EDB's Golden Jubilee anniversary. The 1st local stamp, titled 'Global Asia', depicts Singapore as a strategically located'Home' in Asia from where global and local companies can grow in the region andbeyond. Asian companies also find a 'Home' in Singapore,
SingPost Welcomes 2011 with the Rabbit Zodiac Stamp Issue
Singapore Post (SingPost) welcomes 2011 with the release of the Rabbit Zodiac stamp issue - the fourth of 12 stamps in its Zodiac stamp series, which began in 2008 with the Year of the Rat. There are three stamp designs for this stamp issue comprise 1st local, S$0.65 and S$1.10 stamps. Adding to the philatelic collection is the special Collector's Sheet (S$16.80) - the first-of-its-kind offset pri
The complete Harry Potter MyStamp Collection by SingPost
Harry Potter fans have more to look forward to than just watching the movie, "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows" now. SingPost has just released limited edition of Harry Potter MyStamp Collection comprising images from the seven films including the final instalment of the series - Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows! This exclusive collection, priced at S$69.90, comes in an exquisite hard cove
Singapore: Cultural Institution
Generations of Singaporeans have used the library as a source of knowledge, learning or simply a place to nurture their love of reading. While the library could mean different things to different times, there is a common underlying thread in that the library is a spark to imagination and opens up possibilities and brings about life-changing transformations. In July 2005, the National Library Board
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